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TECHNICAL SERVICES
NEW STANDARD ™
FLOORING CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Beaulieu’s® New Standard™ flooring is resistant to a variety of chemicals and is tested under the ASTM F925 for resistance
to surface deterioration when exposed to various chemical reagents. Chemicals that can be found in the home, industrial or
medical facilities that are tested under this method show no change or only slight change in the test method and include the
chemicals listed below.
Ammonia solution - Household (5 %) - no change
Bleach - Household (5.25 %) - no change
Disinfectant—phenol type (5 % active phenol) - no change
Hydrochloric Acid solution (5 %) - no change
Kerosene - no change
Olive oil - no change
Rubbing Alcohol (70 % isopropyl alcohol base) - no change
Sodium Hydroxide solution (5 %) - slight change
Sulfuric Acid solution (5 %) - no change
Unleaded gasoline - no change
White Mineral Oil (medicinal grade) - no change
White Vinegar (5 % acetic acid) - no change
Solutions stronger than those listed should be avoided. All spills that occur should be promptly cleaned and removed from
the New Standard™ flooring.
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